Coastal Flood — Yukon Delta, Alaska

2019-03-24 to 2019-03-27 · Yukon Delta, Alaska

Event narrative

Water and ice pushed inland along the Yukon river near Kotlik. The village of Kotlik experienced the most significant impacts. Reports of water rising and minor flooding in the village of Kotlik.

Wider weather episode

A strong 974 mb low pressure system moved into the Bering and produced strong winds and high surf along the west coast on March 24th through March 26th. Water and ice pushed inland along the Yukon river near Kotlik. The village of Kotlik experienced the most significant impacts. Reports of water rising and minor flooding in the village of Kotlik.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 833839. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.